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Davies, Philip, Parry, Glenn, Phillips, Laura Anne and Ng, Irene C. L. (2021) Boundary negotiations : a paradox theoretical approach for efficient and flexible modular systems. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 41 (5). pp. 574-597. doi:10.1108/ijopm-08-2020-0543 ISSN 0144-3577.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijopm-08-2020-0543
Abstract
Purpose:
The purpose of this paper is to explore the interplay between firm boundary decisions and the management of both efficiency and flexibility and the implications this has for modular design in the provision of advanced services.
Design/methodology/approach:
A single case study in the defence industry employs semi-structured interviews supplemented by secondary data. Data are analysed using thematic analysis.
Findings:
The findings provide a process model of boundary negotiations for the design of efficient and flexible modular systems consisting of three phases; boundary ambiguity, boundary defences and boundary alignment.
Practical implications:
The study provides a process framework for boundary negotiations to help organisations navigate the management of both-and efficiency and flexibility in the provision of advanced services.
Originality/value:
Drawing upon modularity, paradox and systems theory, this article provides novel theoretical insight into the relationship between firm boundary decisions and the management of both-and efficiency vs. flexibility in the provision of product upgrade services.
Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||||
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Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Engineering > WMG (Formerly the Warwick Manufacturing Group) | ||||||
SWORD Depositor: | Library Publications Router | ||||||
Journal or Publication Title: | International Journal of Operations & Production Management | ||||||
Publisher: | Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. | ||||||
ISSN: | 0144-3577 | ||||||
Official Date: | 13 August 2021 | ||||||
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Volume: | 41 | ||||||
Number: | 5 | ||||||
Page Range: | pp. 574-597 | ||||||
DOI: | 10.1108/ijopm-08-2020-0543 | ||||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||||
Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access | ||||||
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